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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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